Girlguides on the Isle of Wight recently took part in a challenge to prepare, cook and serve a main course for 4 as part of the IW College's Open Evening. Members of the public, including prospective new college students, were...

The Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet has agreed to continue to grant £60,000 a year to fund patient transport for residents needing mainland medical treatment. The money will now be granted directly to the local NHS trust to fund the...

Wightlink have cancelled at least 3 sailings on their Yarmouth-Lymington route this morning (Friday) as a result of mechanical issues. The cross-Solent operator have confirmed that the 11:00 sailing from Lymington has been pulled, alongside the 10:05 and 12:05 sailings....

A triple serving of 80s party bands have been announced for this year's Jack up the Summer, living up the event's promise of celebrating the upbeat, feel-good, fun atmosphere of the decade that was the 1980s. Get your cameras ready...

Police have cordoned off part of a residential street in Ryde this morning (Friday) following what is thought to be the discovery of a person lying in the street. The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and Police were called to Castle...

Those travelling to and from the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel face delays of 90 minutes this morning (Friday) due to a technical issue with one of the vehicle ferries. Earlier on this morning the 05:30 from East Cowes...

National Disabled Access Day will be celebrated on the Isle of Wight this Saturday (16th March). The day seeks to highlight accessibility successes and encourage people with disabilities to try new venues and activities. It comes at a time of...

Firefighters have tackled a small fire at the main Co-Op store in Ryde this afternoon (Thursday). 1 appliance from Ryde Fire Station was mobilised to the Anglesea Street supermarket at just before 16:25. The store was evacuated of staff and...

The Isle of Wight will get a new cancer support centre after raising an incredible £100,000. Last March, the Island branch of Wessex Cancer Trust launched its Building for the Future appeal and, following a series of events and donations,...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed £800,000 of government money to help install full fibre in Island public buildings and nearby homes and businesses. Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the cash boost in his Spring Statement and the Isle...